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A public-interest lawsuit filed against a fake Starbucks coffee seller
NANJING — A consumer council in east China has filed a public-interest litigation against a food company for selling counterfeit Starbucks coffee products. Continue reading
State Council decides to optimize govt hotlines, improve processing of loans
The State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on several measures on Monday to improve procedures to benefit people and businesses.
The latest judicial efforts of China Law-court in improving the business environment
Chinese courts have been ordered to improve the business environment by protecting intellectual property and the legitimate rights of entrepreneurs as well as by safeguarding data security, including that dealing with personal information. Continue reading
China officials clarify legal self-defense rights
Chinese judicial authorities have clarified several situations in which actions can be deemed justifiable self-defense.
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SPC published eight typical cases concerning the interests of crew members in maritime disputes
BEIJING — China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has published eight typical cases concerning the interests of crew members in maritime disputes to encourage consistency in court rulings on such issues.
The cases published by the SPC cover various issues, including disputes over the employment contracts of crew members, maritime liens and personal injuries caused by ship collisions.
The SPC said that given the large proportion of crew member-related disputes in overall maritime cases, it is important to offer guidance to courts to ensure that similar cases get similar rulings.
The Birth of Civil Code of China
China’s Civil Code adopted at national legislature
BEIJING — Chinese lawmakers on May 28 voted to adopt the country’s long-expected Civil Code at the third session of the 13th National People’s Congress, the top legislature.
The Civil Code will take effect on Jan. 1, 2021. Continue reading
Lawsuit of Jordan vs. Qiaodan Sportwear
China Supreme Court heard a case of administrative lawskuit of trademark brought by the US basketball superstar Michael Jordan and against China Intelletual Property Bureau whereas the Qiaodan Sportswear as third party who is the stakeholder in nature.
Extension of Time on Anti-dumpling Investigationon of Methionine Origin
According to the regulations of the people’s Republic of China on anti dumping, on April 10, 2019, the Ministry of Commerce issued the annual Announcement No. 16, deciding to conduct anti-dumping investigation on the import of methionine originating in Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
In view of the complexity of the case, according to Article 26 of the anti dumping regulations of the people’s Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce decided to extend the investigation period of the case for six months, that is, the deadline is October 10, 2020.